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Award winning filmmaker Jack McCoy invites you to enjoy an evening of stoke with his stories as a director, cinematographer, photographer and producer at special event at the MCA as part of VIVIDIdeasSydney, with Jack joined on stage by a lineup of special guests.

In a two hour audio visual ‘talk story’ Jack will take you behind the scenes on the making of his life’s work of 25 iconic films featuring killer surfing, some Bunyips, an Iguana and plenty of Tales From The Tube.

The Hawaiian-born film maker is world renowned for 25 iconic and award-winning surfing films that have entertained fans with beautiful images, exotic locations and cutting-edge performance surfing.

He’s tracked surfing as an art form over more than 40 years, documenting the greatest surfers in history such as Gerry Lopez, TomCarroll, Andy Irons and Kelly Slater.

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Due to popular demand, there are two Talk Story event dates and guest lineups at Vivid 2019.

Talk Story at Vivid Ideas One will feature Jack’s presentation with his special guests KAI NEVILLE and CRAIG ANDERSONsharing stories and forecasting the future of surf film making and media. Gazing into the surf crystal ball and asking, "What is next?" Not to be missed.

As part of his guest appearance CraigAnderson will offer attendees the chance to be one of a select few in Sydney to see his new film first, ‘The Quieter You Are, The More You Can Hear.’The film is a collaborative effort between Craig and KaiNeville, who edited the film, and DaveFox who did the majority of the filming.

It's a dramatic setting to see a stunning surf flick, and a rare chance to see what will be an iconic film on a big screen with a bunch of your amped up surf friends. Punters will also hear Craig personally intro the film and describe firsthand why he chose the featured surf spots, how he forecasted and planned the trips around the world chasing small moments to share with people, and the best of the behind the scenes stories.

Talk Story at Vivid Ideas Two will feature Jack’s presentation with his special guests DAVID RASTOVICH, BELINDABAGGS and the legendary WAYNE LYNCH talking about the behind the scenes of the classic projects they have made together. Followed by drinks on the MCA rooftop, overlooking stunning Sydney Harbour and the stunning VIVID lights.

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Jack's interactive ‘talk-story’ events have captivated audience’s around the world, with a mix of story-telling, film clips (some never before seen by the public) and photographs from his illustrious career.